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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
4
A Biblical sermon outline on the parable of the wedding feast from Matthew 22. It traces the king’s generous invitation, the rejection by some, the extension to others, and the requirement of the wedding garment, symbolizing the righteousness of Christ obtained by faith.
A quoted line compares God to a violinist tuning strings not to break them but to bring forth concert pitch. The metaphor portrays divine discipline as purposeful preparation rather than destruction, emphasizing careful adjustment as a path to harmony.
A compact quotation notes that difficulties are God’s errands and should be seen as a compliment from God to the conscience, citing Beecher. The line frames trials as a test and a divine signal rather than a setback.
Sweden proposes to electrify the Gollenburg and Stockholm railway and Chile follows European and Japanese practice to operate a section of the state railways with electricity. The government plans to float 32 million dollars partly abroad and partly in the country for the project. It is expected to cut railway operating expenses by three to four million dollars annually.
A statement notes that 27,000,000 tons of sawdust are available and could yield 50,000,000 gallons of alcohol. The supply implies significant capacity for production, referencing a major raw material source and potential output scale.
A biographical sketch notes James Fenimore Cooper began at sea as a teen apprentice on a New York to Cowes voyage. His storms at sea fueled classic tales, with later fame from The Spy and The Two Admirals, detailing naval life and bold adventures amid 18th century battles and rivalries.
In a scene packed with sea battles and grand ship maneuvers, Oakes pursues a risky engagement against a superior French fleet while Bluewater defies politics to aid his friend. The narrative centers on the tense rift and eventual triumph, ending with a poignant reunion and memory of a fallen ally.
Dr Liegellyn Barker of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene notes children raised to notice tiny changes in temperature tend to suffer. He advocates outdoor exercise and daily walks, rain or shine, plus a cool morning bath to build tolerance. Outdoor activity also strengthens muscles compared with indoor confinement.
The piece traces chewing gum from its 1870 beginnings with chicle to John Adams on Staten Island who in June developed a gum like today’s product and expanded to a major business by 1890. It notes the shift from white gum to the modern formulation using New England spruce gum and paraffin residue.
A surge of women enrolled in Columbia's pharmacy courses and more are applying to begin. Dean Rusby notes initial reluctance from pharmacists to hire women, but says that now many women are succeeding in pharmacy, with some advancing to analyst roles and strong work in chemical laboratories and manufacturing houses.
In a brief exchange the man with a watch questions the real economy of daylight saving. He quotes uncertainty about the time and reflects that much time is lost guessing the correct hour. The fragment captures a casual street remark on time, clocks, and perception.
The piece argues steam engine progress owes more than Watt alone credit. It notes prior engines by Severy and Newcomen were unwieldy, Watt improved them with a separate condenser after meeting Matthew Boulton. It claims Watt’s workshop at Handsworth remained as he ended his life, illustrating his lifelong scientific pursuits.
The fragment surveys long standing Scottish involvement in France from medieval campaigns to 1810. It notes Scots in the Royal Guard, Jeanne d Arc era volunteers, Scottish schools and hospices, and Scottish monks in convents. It recalls exiled Queen Marie and a proverb about governance by Scots.
Caroline Burris Lee reflects on public dissatisfaction and fault finding. She argues that if people are unhappy with one issue they will find fault anyway, urging acceptance and quiet perseverance amid criticism.
A London Chronicle report describes a so called Ghost of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The legend names the ghost as Thomas Backet and ties it to Chaucer influence and religious history. A photograph purportedly shows a dim prelate figure with later images revealing distortions tied to a fresco and damp weather effects.
A fragment from a voice named Lairrie discusses marriage, boarding house dynamics, and how separations and divorces might stem from houseguests and shared living. The speaker blames boarding arrangements for relationship strain and suggests social disruption would end with fewer parties and lodgings.
A Baltimore American column notes a passerby, sick with hay fever, overhearing a local businessman joke about a new song title “Will You Meet Me In Hay Fever Time, My Dainty Ada Nords.” The lighthearted mockery centers on the column’s worn appearance and public curiosity.
The report notes 7 721 women among German university students, with 2 080 men in medicine, totaling 22 000 medical students. Prewar Germany had one physician per 2 000 inhabitants, now one per 1 500, and an expected drop to one per 1 000.
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